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Meaning of play a role | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.
idiomatic
Dated spelling of play a role.
To portray a character in a performance.

Examples

“She played a role in organizing the protest.”

“At some time in the acquisition of a virtue a grasp of value and a mastery of axiological concepts must begin to play a rôle.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

play about play against type play all one's cards play along play around play at